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Horchata
Yield: 7 quarts
3 cups Long-grain white rice
rain or spring water to cover, plus 6-1/2 qts. rain or spring water
2 cups raw almonds, unshelled
1/3 cup freshly ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups sugar, or to taste
Ice cubes
Wash rice. Cover with rain water, and soak for 12 hours. Drain
in a mesh sieve. Wash almonds, cover with water, and soak for 4
to 6 hours. Shell almonds and discard skins. Puree the rice in
a blender. Set aside. Puree the almonds to a fine paste in a
blender. Mix rice, almond paste, cinnamon, sugar, rain water and
16 ice cubes in a large glass jar or clear pitcher. Serve rice
beverage in tall glasses over more ice cubes. Makes about 7 quarts.
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